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SCHOLARSHIP — Jamrich Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members eager to see the research NMU students have done this year. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students show research at annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 22, 2025
TRASH CLEAN-UP — Students gather together with the Conservation Crew to collect trash around campus.
Conservation Crew organizes community clean-up
April 21, 2025
TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
April 28, 2025
Opinion — AI and I
Opinion — AI and I
April 21, 2025
SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.
Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess
April 21, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
WORTHY OF LOVE—Students get hand-on experiences with less cuddly, but still lovable critters.
Animals take over Jamrich for “Critter Classroom” event
April 28, 2025
POSE — Students pose with their maps during the event.
Gamma Theta Upsilon tests students with trivia
April 28, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
TIME TO GROW— A look into some seedlings sprouted by the Hoop House.
Growing Together— Hoop House celebrates Earth Week
April 24, 2025
SWOOSH— Students wait for their time to shine at the Greek Council's Pong Tournament for charity.
Pong and Philanthropy
April 23, 2025
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
April 25, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
STOP AND LOOK— A doe stops in her tracks in the middle of the UP woods. The forests are filled with all types of wildlife that are currently threatened by a variety of different things.
Responses to threats on UP wildlife
April 24, 2025
NMU football hosts spring game
NMU football hosts spring game
April 21, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
April 28, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Chris Anderson/NW
NEXT TIME — The Wildcats will look to bounce back against Quincy University after a 4-2 loss against Northwood.

[Photo] M Soccer: ‘Cats drop home opener

Chris Anderson
September 1, 2023
GOAL - NMU ended the season 8-8 at home and sent the senior class of in style with 17 goals last weekend.

[Photo] Men’s hockey sweeps Ferris State in the last series game of the season

Lily Gouin
February 24, 2023
AND ONE - Freshman Dylan Kuehl hits a free-throw after a tough foul. NMU heads home after this weekend for a four-game stand in the Berry.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: NMU wins 2 in a row after tough loss

Chris Anderson
December 6, 2022
ADVANCE — NMU won the semifinals of the GLIAC tournament 2-0. They ended up losing in the championship round against GVST 2-1. The compete for the first time since 2010 in the NCAA tournament today, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: NMU headed to the NCAA tournament for first time since 2010

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
PREPERATION - NMU will be facing defending champ Ferris St. this weekend in the dome. The offence will look to get back on track after scoring 10 total points over the last 2 weeks.

[Photo] NMU Football falls to No.1 Grand Valley State 56-3

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
GOAL LINE - The Cats fell short in the 21-7 loss at Michigan Tech. The touchdown came from a two-yard rush by Tyshon King, which was his fifth of the season.

[Photo] Football: NMU on the road at No.1 Grand Valley

Chris Anderson
October 21, 2022
SHOWDOWN - NMU and No. 6 GVST tied over the weekend 0-0. The Cats have allowed their opponents nine goals and scored 36 this season.

[Photo] NMU Women’s Soccer beats Davenport 2-0, ties with GVST 0-0

Chris Anderson
October 13, 2022
THRILLER- NMU celebrates the goal by A.J. Vanderbeck, winning the game in overtime.

[Photo] Hockey: NMU’s Vanderbeck scores OT goal in 4-3 win

Chris Anderson
October 5, 2022
Soccer

[Photo] Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 16, 2022
IN IT TO WIN IT - After being down 6-13 to the Beavers in the final match of the NMU Open, the Wildcats call a critical timeout. NMU went on to win 3-1.

[Photo] Meyer, Smith earn NMU Volleyball Open All-Tournament honors as the Wildcats open season 3-1

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 2, 2022
GAME TIME — The Wildcats prepare for the first game of the season in the Dome. NMU will look for a strong start against a tough opponent.

[Photo] Football: Wildcats travel to Duluth for season opener

Chris Anderson
August 31, 2023
UP AND OVER - Star NMU guard Max Bjorklund drives to the basket for the three-point play against the pride. Bjorklund had 24 in the game.

[Photo] M Basketball: NMU vies for first place in GLIAC, celebrates 20-win season

Chris Anderson
February 22, 2023
LOOKING AHEAD - After a great season the seen the 'Cats earn a 23-9 record. The team will be looking ahead to next season after falling in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

[Photo] Volleyball: NMU loses to Quincy University in first round of NCAA tournament

Chris Anderson
November 18, 2022
REDZONE — NMU Receiver Brenden Sersaw catches a touchdown from QB Zack Keen to put the Cats within 6 points. NMU dropped the senior day matchup 30-21.

UP NEXT — NMU will be facing another top 25 opponent this weekend Nov. 5 and will be looking to steal a win against the SVST Cardinals for Senior Day. NMU will be honoring 15 players on Saturday.

[Photo] Football: NMU, SVST face off for Senior Day

Chris Anderson
November 4, 2022
PREPERATION - The 'Cats get to work for the weekend matchup at home.

[Photo] NMU, UA Anchorage face off in the Berry this weekend

Chris Anderson
October 20, 2022
HEARTBREAKER - The Cats lost to Davenport 27-24 in overtime. This is the second game lost in OT this season for the Cats.

[Photo] Football: Wildcats hope to bounce back against U.P. rival MTU

Chris Anderson
October 13, 2022
BACK HOME - The Cats are back home and, in the gym, as they prepare for Wayne St. and Saginaw Valley.

[Photo] Volleyball hopes to continue their success, starts season 14-3

Chris Anderson
October 10, 2022
INTERCEPTED - CB Tavion McCarthy celebrates with a teammate after he intercepted Post University QB Broghean McGovern in the second quarter. NMU beat Post in their homecoming game with a score of 42-12.

[Photo] NMU Football shows up for homecoming, destroying Post University 42-14

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2022
NMU DOMINATES - GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week Meghan Meyer gets match point as the third set 25-23 to sweep the second GLIAC opponent of the weekend 3-0. Jacqueline Smith, Lizzy Stark and Meyer each recorded double digit points in the 3-set match.

[Photo] Wildcats sweep Grand Valley, Davenport over the weekend

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
GREAT RUN - The Wildcats end their season with a loss to McKendree in the second round of the NCAA tournament 83-93. Senior guard Max Bjorklund (4) averaged 34 points per game in the tournament for his final season at NMU.

[Photo] M Basketball: NMU ends season 25-8, captures first GLIAC Championship in 23 years

Chris Anderson
March 17, 2023
LAY UP - NMU Forward Elena Alaix goes up for the and-1 against Purdue-NW last Saturday. NMU won the game 84-78.

[Photo] W Basketball: ‘Cats look to snap Tech’s 12-game home win streak

Chris Anderson
February 23, 2023
ON FIRE - NMU Guard Brian Parzych warms up at half time. Parzych scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half alongside teammate Max Bjorkland's second 30-point or more outing of the season in just 3 games.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: NMU dominates in home opener, start season 3-0

Chris Anderson
November 18, 2022
HONORED — The ’Cats will be honoring their group of seniors this weekend at home. Lizzy Stark, Ali Yacko and Maddie Crowley have been with Coach Mike Lozier since he started at NMU.

[Photo] NMU Volleyball back home to wrap up regular season, honor seniors

Chris Anderson
November 7, 2022
REVENGE - The 'Cats will head to Wayne St. on Oct. 29 for the second match of the season. The Warriors won 3-2 in the Vandament Arena in the first match.

[Photo] Volleyball: NMU falls to M. Tech in 3-0 sweep

Chris Anderson
October 27, 2022
UP NEXT - NMU will travel to Grand Rapids this weekend to start a 5-game road trip. NMU swept Davenport 3-0 earlier in the season at home.

[Photo] Volleyball: Critical 5 game road trip coming up for the ‘Cats

Chris Anderson
October 20, 2022
RECEPTION - NMU receiving core practices their route running. 8 different Wildcats caught passes from QB Z. Keen against Wayne State in the 37-30 win.

[Photo] Football: NMU, Davenport rematch in the Dome

Chris Anderson
October 7, 2022
GEARING UP - The women's soccer team prepares in the Dome this week as they face off against rival Michigan Tech on Friday.

[Photo] After a tough road trip, women’s soccer looks ahead as they face off against Michigan Tech

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 29, 2022
REDZONE - Wildcats quarterback #8 Drake Davis throws to his tight end #12 Charlie Gerhard as NMU gets it into the redzone. The wild cats went 1-2 in the red zone and won the game 13-10.

[Photo] Morrison’s late 4th quarter interception helps seal the 13-10 win over UW-Oshkosh

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
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